Specifically are there environmental shifts that might be happening in the area?  

I consider following two links to be a good source for REI education:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/227602-difficulty-selling-rental-properties-at-loan-amounthttp://www.indystar.com/story/news/courts/2016/05/23/environmental-court-issues-jail-order-for-california-owner-of-blighted-memphis-properties/90544714/Good Luck InvestingVivek

Furthermore, there is a perception that contractors don't want to go by a contract or a written agreement which is one of the base components of any good partnerships.

@Mike Dymski @Eric Bilderback  One other thing to note,  Just be mindful that the LTV is just one component that can limit proceeds on a loan.  

In the case of a turnkey, the only component you actually need to trust is the PM side because they will be managing your property afterwards.

Your doctor takes looks at several of your body’s individual components – reflexes, blood pressure, and medical history – to make an overall all determination of your health.

If there are wetlands anywhere nearby, a conservation or environmental department may require permitting as well. 

I have a 2-bedroom condo in downtown Toronto and was inadvertently house hacking before I learned about the term by renting out a room, and fortunately seen significant appreciation after minor upgrades and general lift from the market.I'm debating between refinancing my property to purchase a second condo either to move into or rent out (20% down up to $500k), or selling my current home and attempting to find a townhouse or house with an income component such as a basement to continue building equity.

To combat this, we provide interactive multi-sheet property jackets to help educate investors about how we calculate ROI and how the different components impact the bottom line.

The concept of a "Best Real Estate Market" can be highly dependent on environmental factors and your personal investment strategy.There are many factors one should look at including but not limited to:Vacancy RatesHousing Starts / CompletionsAppreciationSale PricesPublic DevelopmentCorporate InvestmentEmployment RatesPrice / Rent VarianceIt can be easy to get overwhelmed with such a huge variety of metrics.